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THE QARDElVlNQ WORLD . 
July 18, 1903. 
further points elicited of useful information, the remarks of the 
lecturer being attentively listened "to and appreciated by all 
present. 
. * * * 
Southern Counties Carnation Society. —The exhibitions 
chiefly devoted to the advancement of Carnations will commence 
next week by the show of the Southern Counties Carnation 
Society, at Southampton, on Friday, the 24th inst. 
* * * 
United Horticultural Benefit and Provident Society.— 
The usual monthly committee meeting of this society was held 
at the Caledonian Hotel, Adelplii Terrace, Strand, on Monday 
evening last. Mr. Thomas Winter presided. Four new mem¬ 
bers were elected, making 61 this year, the total membership 
now being 1,026. Five members were reported on the sick 
fund. The sick list has been unusually heavy during the last 
half-year. 
* * * 
Boses and Sweet Peas.- —The first annual show of Buses and 
Sweet Peas held at Hurst (Hurstpierpoint) was very en¬ 
couraging. There were 100 entries in the special class, and 
over 50 exhibited. The general committee had Mr. A. Hender¬ 
son as lion, secretary, Mr. W. Walder as assistant lion, secre¬ 
tary, and Mr. W. Powell, F.B.H.S., as hon treasurer. During 
the progress of the show a lecture on “ The Culture of Boses ’ 
was given by Mr. Powell, and one on “ The Culture of Sweet 
Peas ” by Mr. H. Elliott. Mr. A. Weekes distributed the 
prizes to the school-children, and owing to the number and 
quality of their exhibits, he increased the prize money given 
by him by 10s. In connection with the horticultural training 
of boys in the Hurst School, the Hurstpierpoint Gardeners’ and 
Amateurs’ Association awarded a Certificate of Merit to the 
school for drawing of pests and friends of the garden and 
culture of flowers, by boys between the ages of 10 and 13 years. 
Certificates of Merit were also given to Messrs. Balchin (Has¬ 
socks), Dr. Blaker, Mr. George Withyman, Mr. C. W. Powell, 
F.B.H.S., and Mr. W. Banton (gardener to Mr. B. Masliiter, 
Hurst). 
* * * 
Canterbury Gardeners’ Mutual Improvement Society.— 
The usual fortnightly meeting of the above society was held at 
the Foresters’ Hall, on the 7th inst. Messrs. Hollman and 
Ewell presided over a very large muster of members, and the 
meeting was in every respect the most successful and encourag¬ 
ing that had been seen for some time. The exhibits were also 
the most numerous that have been witnessed for some time. 
The tables were covered, and presented a very gay and pleasing 
appearance. Prizes to the amount of 24s. 6d. were distributed 
among the members. In criticising the exhibits, the 'judges 
(Messrs. Hickman and Knight) remarked that they had more 
than enjoyed the task of judging such a good and numerous col¬ 
lection as they saw before them that evening. It had taken them 
a long time to do their work, but it was a pleasure to do it. 
The Shallots of Mr. Baldock deserved exceptional praise, and 
the basket of Boses brought by Air. Bowland deserved great 
praise. In fact, they said that everything on the table that 
evening, with the exception of two plates of Peas, deserved a 
word of praise. Air. Fairweather gave an interesting and 
amusing discussion on the treatment of shrubs, at the conclu¬ 
sion of which he answered questions submitted to him by Messrs. 
Dines and Knight. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to 
him for his information. 
* * * 
Sutton (Surrey) Bose Show. —Bose growers have had such 
enormous difficulties to contend against this year, owing to 
cheerless spring and the wet June, that the idea of postponing 
the twenty-second annual show of the Sutton Amateur Bose 
Society was seriously considered by the committee, but, fortu¬ 
nately, not adopted. Though the entries for the show, which 
was held on the 4th inst. in the grounds adjoining the Manor 
Park Preparatory School, were much below the average, the 
exhibits staged were, on the whole, of fair quality, and did 
credit to the industry and resource of the members. The 
Coronation Cup, for 12 distinct blooms, was won by Air. A. 
Tate, of Leatherhead, who defeated last year’s holder (Air. 
E. B. Lindsell, of Hitchin) by several points, Air. E. Al. Evers- 
lield, of Horsham, being third. For 24 blooms, distinct, Air. 
Lindsell was first, and for 18 ditto Air. Tate again won, and 
was also the winner for eight distinct varieties, three blooms 
of each. In the local classes, Air. E. J. Holland won the Plate 
offered for the best 12 blooms, not less than nine varieties, 
and Air. A. E. Farnden the Silver Medal for the second best. 
The Alexander Park Challenge Bowl and Silver Aledal was 
won by Airs. West, and the Ladies’ Challenge Cup and N.Il.S. 
Silver Aledal by K. H. Gifford. Air. G. A T . A. Schofield, who 
had won in the two previous years, could on this occasion get 
no nearer than second. He only required to win it once more 
for it to become his property. The Aledal for the best bloom 
in the show was won by Mr. R, B. W. Miller, and Air. A. E. 
Farnden won the Aledal for the best hybrid Tea. 
NEWS OF THE WEEK. 
The Late Mr. John Lord. —The interment of the late Mr. 
John Lord, of Leigh’s Nurseries, Elton, took place at the! 
Unitarian Cemeterv, Holebottom, on Tuesday afternoon. 
* * * 
New Irish Boses.— Three new Boses have just been placed 
on the market, called Irish Brightness, Irish Pride, and Irish 
Star. Like the much-admired novelties of last year—Irish 
Glory, Irish Modesty, and Irish Beauty—the new Boses are 
perpetual flowering singles of great charm and beauty. 
* * * 
A!r. C. Foster, gardener to the Bight Hon. the Earl ol 
Stradbroke, has been appointed chief instructor in horticulture 
to the University College, Beading. Air. Foster is a son of All 
J. C. Foster, fruiterer and florist, of Alelville Street, Linco'n. 
* * * 
The Mosquito Plant. —Some months ago we gave an accoum 
of the introduction of a Alosquito Plant under the name o: 
Ocimum viride, and, of course, closely allied to the kitchei 
garden herb Basil. We are pleased to note that Alessrs. H 
Cannell and Sons, Swanley, Kent, have been sufficiently enter 
prising to procure a stock of it already. 
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Lilium giganteum. —Alamy enthusiastic cultivators are won 
to speak of the Giant Himalayan Lily as if it were quite new oi 
recent to cultivaiion, but the two photographs sent us the othe: 
week by Air. A. McMillan, of Edinburgh, showed that there wen 
enthusiastic and successful cultivators of this noble bulb in tin 
generation that is past as to-day. The stately plant grown in ; 
small tub was much taller than its successful cultivator stand 
ing beside, it. The number of bulbs of it which he bloome; 
demonstrated conclusively that he understood and mastered it 
requirements. 
* * * 
Honour to an Edinburgh Seedsman.— On the 8th inst. . 
party of gentlemen engaged in the flower, fruit, market garden 
and seed trades met in the Royal British Hotel for the purpos 1 
of making a presentation to Air. A.. Slater (of Alessrs. Tliorua: 
Alethven and Sons, seedsmen and nurserymen, Princes Street 
on the occasion of his silver wedding. Mr. Harry Erskine 
florist, Queensferry Street, presided, and sjioke of the liigl 
respect in which Mr. Slater was held. Air. William Newton 
fruit salesman, Jeffrey Street, in making the presentation, sal 
the gifts were spontaneous tokens of esteem from a few of All 
Slater’s friends. That expression of esteem had taken the fori 
of a solid silver tea and coffee service. Air. Slater, in returnin 
thanks, said it was specially pleasing to him to see that so man 
gentlemen who were competitors with himself had been sut 
scribers to the testimonial, and had come there to honour hin: 
* * * 
English Strawberries Cheater. —Strawberries of a fair) 
good quality are now to be obtained in Leeds market at reasoi 
able prices. The recent heavy rains experienced in the south- 
the largest centre of the industry-—have, of course, limited tl| 
supply ; but with the fine weather of the last few days the fin 
has grown and ripened remarkably quickly. Apart from dela; 
ing trade 1 , it is not anticipated that a great deal of damage hf 
been done. The latest reports from Kent are very reassurin 
There lias been an appreciable reduction in price, and goo 
English-grown fruit now is offered at as low a figure as 6c 
per lb. That from France is considerably cheaper, the averai 
price being about 4d. per lb. The French season is rapid! 
drawing to a close, and the supply is almost exhausted. It is nc 
expected that the open fruit crops will be up to the average 
Plums and Pears have suffered most. Gooseberries are as scare 
as ever, and jam boilers are now realising that there is not- like! 
to be a glut this year, and are anxious to get their machines in 
order. A remarkable feature about the scarcity of Gooseberri 
is that the jam boilers are giving 50 per cent, more than tin 
have given for some years past. The general price asked 
about £1 a cwt., which is almost double what it was last yea 
dealers only obtaining about a tenth of the supply of form 
years. 
